REASONS TO BUY
Excellent video
Easy stand set up
No subscription
Remote viewing
REASONS TO AVOID
No audio when screen is off
Delayed notifications
Short stand
No picture in picture
Device needs to be dedicated to monitoring
Manual camera
Momcozy Baby Monitor BM08 Review
While the monitor is easy to set up, the lack of monitoring when using the phone for other things makes it a no-go
Credit: Matt Lighthart
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ October 24, 2026
Contributions From: Juliet Spurrier, MD
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Our Verdict
The Momcozy BM08 almost gets it right but misses the mark, working well only when the app is open. The video on this monitor is some of the best we've seen, in the daylight it provides images you feel like you can reach out and touch, at night it offers clarity to see if your baby's eyes are open or closed. We like the simplicity of the setup and the fairly easy-to-use app. However, you can only continuously monitor your little one when the app is open. Which means you can't do anything else with your device when monitoring. There is no picture-in-picture capability, and there is no sound activation to wake the screen or play sound when the phone is locked. While it does offer notifications, they only pop up, are kind of quiet, and nothing at all happens if the sound is off or notifications are blocked. All of these make the Momcozy unappealing as a primary monitor and overpriced for what you get. Unless you have an older device for monitoring only and need to view remotely only when connected to WiFi, we can't imagine who this would be good for.
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| Awards |  Best Video Monitor for Most Families |  Best One and Done Monitor | Best Non-Wifi with Movement Monitoring |  Best Video Monitor on a Budget | |
| Price | $250 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $260 List Check Price at Amazon | $300 List Check Price at Amazon | $200 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $140 List Check Price at Amazon |
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| Bottom Line | While the monitor is easy to set up, the lack of monitoring when using the phone for other things makes it a no-go | A well-designed hybrid monitor with great video, sound activation, and a camera battery backup, but it costs more | High-quality monitor with good functionality that is easy to use, but requires a personal device and lacks sound activation | Impressive video and movement monitor that is easy to use, has everything you need, and doesn't require WiFi or a separate device | Practical, easy to use non-WiFi options that meet all the basic needs for monitoring a baby without the frills and higher price |
| Rating Categories | Momcozy Baby BM08 | Eufy E21 | Sense-U Smart | Babysense True Sleep | Momcozy 1080p HD |
| Video Quality (30%) | |||||
| Sound Quality (25%) | |||||
| Range (20%) | |||||
| Ease Of Use (20%) | |||||
| Battery Life (5%) | |||||
| Specifications | Momcozy Baby BM08 | Eufy E21 | Sense-U Smart | Babysense True Sleep | Momcozy 1080p HD |
| Measured Range | Anywhere You Have Connectivity | Anywhere You Have Connectivity | Anywhere You Have Connectivity | 168, 7 walls | 110, 3 walls |
| Sound Activation | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Resolution | 2K HD | 4K UHD | 2.5K HD | 720p HD | 1080p HD |
| Movement Detection | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Max Volume | 87 dBa | 89 dBa | 86 dBa | 80 dBa | 78 |
| Measured Battery Duration | Device Dependant | 8 hours and 52 minutes | Device Dependant | 7 hrs and 21 minutes | 11 hrs and 35 |
| Motion Detection | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Pan/Tilt | Manual | Pan: 330° Tilt: 60° |
Pan: 345° Tilt: 50° |
Pan: 350° Tilt: 90° |
Pan: 360° Tilt: 360° |
| Zoom Distance | Unspecified | 8x | 4x | 4x | 4x |
| Max # of Cameras | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Number Of Viewers | Unlimited | 5 | Unspecified | 1 | 1 |
| Screen Size | App Based | 4.5 | App Based | 4 | 4.5 |
| Communication Technology | WiFi: 2.4GHz and 5GHz | Hybrid: WiFi 2.4GHz + FHSS 2.4GHz | WiFi: 2.4GHz | Non-WiFi: FHSS 2.4GHz | Non-WiFi: FHSS 2.4GHz |
| Manufacturer's Claimed Range (buyer beware!) | Not specified | 800 | Not specified | 1000 | 900 |
| Temperature | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Humidity Sensor | No | No | No | No | No |
| Talk-to-Baby | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EMF | 0.73 V/m | 0.85 V/m | 2.14 V/m | 1.80 V/m | 2.78 V/m |
Our Analysis and Test Results
We can almost feel how soft the bear is in the BM08 video. Credit: Rachael Lamore
Likes
We love the video quality on this Momcozy. The clarity is out of this world, and the colors are true to life in the daytime. We could see the third-smallest letters on the eye chart, and even the smallest patterns were still crisp and visible. Using the zoom, we could read even further down. The video of our test bear is so good that it feels like you can reach out and pet him. It is unbelievably realistic. Night images are somewhat less clear, but still better than most of the competition.
The BM08 clarity is super impressive with crisp patterns and visible details in our test bear's face. Credit: Rachael Lamore
This monitor blocks ambient noise really well, creating a silent monitor when the baby is silent. It has the lowest decibel reading when the baby is asleep, which may help parents sleep more easily. We like features such as nature sounds, lullabies, 2-way talk, and a night light.
Our BM08 camera had to be reset to get it to recognize our SD card. Credit: Matt Lighthart
The BM08 floor stand could be taller for better versatility. Credit: Matt Lighthart
Dislike
While the audio is plenty loud, with one of the highest max volumes in the group, the baby's cries are garbled and harsh; even softer sounds like cooing and sighs sound like they come through a tunnel and are exaggerated. While you can hear the baby, it doesn't sound like it does in the room with the baby.
There is a significant delay on the BM08 between when the baby starts crying and when a notification pops up on the parent device. Credit: Matt Lighthart
The real problem with this monitor is the sound activation and the way the app works on a smartphone. When the sound is on, audible notifications are delayed by more than 30 seconds, and when do not disturb is on, there is no sound, just a badge that pops up, so when you are asleep, you'll never know your baby is crying. If you accidentally block notifications, turn off sound, or use Do Not Disturb, you'll get no notice.
For real-time monitoring, the BM08 app needs to be open. Credit: Matt Lighthart
Also, when you turn the screen off, there is no option to keep monitoring the audio. With no picture-in-picture capabilities, you can either monitor or use your device for other things, but you can't do both. This means it is best connected to an older device that you only use for monitoring. It pretty much negates the reasons to choose a WiFi option for use with your smartphone.
The BM08 camera is manual-only, with no remote capability to adjust the field of view. Credit: Matt Lighthart
Ease of use is also subpar. Setup requires downloading the app and making an account, and the measurements are in metric (so US folks get ready to translate). Ours didn't recognize our SD card, so we had to unplug it, reset it, and try again. If you don't use an SD card, then you'll need a storage plan subscription. The app has a bit of a learning curve, but nothing too terrible. The floor stand is about 5 ft tall, and we think it should be taller for most modern cribs to get the best angle. The camera is manual-only, with no remote capabilities and a limited field of view.
Security
Any monitor connected via WiFi comes with inherent security risks. If this is a concern, choosing a dedicated monitor is the best way to prevent issues, but you can limit the potential for hacking by following a few tips.
Tips to help protect yourself from Hackers
- Always download the recent firmware updates
- Frequently change your password to a complex 10+ character combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
- Decrease what the camera can see
- Always unplug the camera when not in use, so it can't be activated remotely
Should You Buy the Momcozy Baby Monitor BM08?
This is a compelling and intriguing product that didn't quite make the grade. While we suspect most parents will be pleased with it, given the video quality, it isn't a well-rounded choice, as the sound and ease of use are subpar. For the price, there are better choices for video monitors. And even if you are looking for a movement monitor, it wasn't an impressive contender in that review, earning one of the lowest scores, making it not a monitor we'd recommend
What Other Video Monitor Should You Consider?
The Eufy E21 is our favorite monitor, with impressive video and audio, plus a hybrid format that supports remote viewing on your personal device and at-home viewing on the included parent unit. It has a great range and is easy to use, making it a much better value than the Momcozy. If you want a video monitor that can also track movement indicative of breathing, the Babysense True Sleep is the better choice. It comes with 2 mattress sensors (so there is nothing to wear), and the audio is better than the Momcozy, though the video is largely average.
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—Wendy Schmitz & Juliet Spurrier, MD
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